Growing by Leaps and Bounds

Natalie and the Brudders

One month old and growing like weeds! The boys have been growing and changing. The one thing that is not changing is their eating schedule....still eating every three hours. That means we're still not getting much sleep at night. I'm hoping that'll change sometime soon!

The boys had their one month check-up yesterday and we found out that they are little chunks! Everett weighed in at 8 lb 1 oz, and Tristan is up to 7 lb 14 oz. When they were nearly two weeks old, they hit their lowest weight. Tristan was 4 lb 15 oz and Everett was 5 lb 1 oz. So in three weeks Everett gained three pounds and Tristan gained three pounds one ounce. The first question our doctor asked was "What are you feeding these boys?!" At our appointment about ten days ago he cautioned us about feeding them too much, telling us not to give them more than 1.5-2 ounces per feeding. At that time they were easily downing three ounces. Since that time they've worked up to four ounces per feeding.....we didn't mention this to our doc! Overall the appointment went well. Everett is on another round of antibiotics to see if we can clear up his nasal passages.



Tristan and Everett



Natalie has been a big help with the boys. She loves making sure that they have toys to play with, pacifiers in their mouths, and burp rags on hand. She has enjoyed playing with them on the floor. She shows them her toys and shows them how to play with their toys. She especially enjoys showing them her Thomas the Train engine along with the others in the set. When they grunt or make funny noises she always says that they are talking "crazy talk". She also laughs when they contort their faces just before they get ready to cry. She points and laughs at them and says "look at his face!!!".



Princess Natalie and and her Prince Everett



Natalie showing Tristan how to play with Thomas the Train.





Baby Natalie.....may be a little big for this toy now!





Our little chunky monkeys. Already sharing their toys...like they have a choice!

Life is busy. I had no idea how busy I'd be. I'm exhausted and stressed yet have never been happier. This past month, although sleep deprived, has probably been the quickest month of my life. I can't believe how much the boys have changed and how our family has adapted to all of the changes. My Mom spends the night on Sundays and Tuesdays (Thank God for MOM!!!!). Monday and Wednesday nights are mostly up to me, but I enlist Kevin when I'm at my wits end! Kevin works Monday through Thursday, so he's up with me Thursday night through Saturday night. Coffee and Spark are my go to's in the morning. My stressful times are at night when I'm exhausted. Yet when the light of day comes, Natalie wakes up and everything starts rolling, I get a burst of energy and can't wait to get the day started and enjoy all three of my kids! My Mom helps me throughout the day and I'd definitely be insane by now if she weren't here!